Nicola Sturgeon MSP, is the former First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party (2014-2023). She is also the Member of Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Southside. Formerly a graduate of Law from the University of Glasgow, she originally worked as a solicitor. Having already become a member of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, she was first elected to the Scottish Parliament in 1999 and served as the SNP’s shadow minister for education, health and justice. Since then, she has held multiple positions within the party serving as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities, deputy leader of the party and Deputy First Minister of Scotland before becoming First Minister. She has won several awards including both the title of Scottish Politician of the Year and the Donald Dewar Debater of the Year Award.

Events participated in:

A Diplomatic Life: Former UN envoy Staffan de Mistura, and Stephanie Williams talk to Nicola Sturgeon MSP, about their diplomatic experiences as they consider the future of the United Nations and its security council. Joined by questions from a Peebles High School student, as part of the Beyond Borders Youth Programme. (2024)

Stand Up and Speak Out: Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon talks to veteran peacemaker Monica McWilliams about her new book Stand Up, Speak Out: My Life Working for Women’s Rights, Peace and Equality in Northern Ireland and Beyond. (2023)

Stories from the Frontline: Nicola Sturgeon and Guests FM Nicola Sturgeon talks to members of the Fellowship Programme from around the world as they give their take on recent global events. (2022)

Beyond Brexit: Listen as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gives her take on Brexit and the new emerging political landscape in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Allan Little asks the questions. Mark Muller Stuart QC introduces. (2019)

Women in the World: Listen as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon interviews journalist, magazine editor, columnist, talk-show host, and author Tina Brown about her life in the media andbeyond to her work on Women in the World. (2017)

3.5 Billion Cracks and Counting: Lyse Doucet talks to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura about the increasing role women are playing in peacemaking and politics, including Europe’s future. (2016)

An Audience with the Most Influential Woman in Britain: Spend an hour with Nicola Sturgeon, one of the most remarkable women in politics, as she talks about her life, and her hopes and fears for Scotland and the UK. (2015)

Women in Conflict Launch: Join First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura and Founder of Beyond Borders Mark Muller Stuart QC at the launch of the Women in Conflict Peace Initiative as they welcome this year’s Women in Conflict Fellows from around the world to Scotland. (2015)